as in concubine
a female other than his wife with whom a married man has a continuing sexual relationship
tired of being the other woman, she gave him an ultimatum: divorce his wife or take a hike
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Recent Examples of other woman
On Wednesday, before the caucus’ announcement, The Star reported additional claims from three other women.
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Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
At Least 5 People 'Senselessly Murdered' in Shooting at Florida Bank: Police
The women were killed on Jan. 23, 2019, after Watson opened fire at SunTrust Bank in Sebring, where Watson, a customer, and the four other women, employees of the bank, were inside.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The clip quickly went viral, with countless comments from other women who found validation in Friedman's narrative, or could otherwise relate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Sweeney is, of course, far closer to the culture-at-large’s Platonic ideal of symmetrical blonde womanhood than many, and she is doubtless spared much of the vitriol that other women in the public eye (most women in the TikTok age, really) aren’t.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
At Least 5 People 'Senselessly Murdered' in Shooting at Florida Bank: Police
The women were killed on Jan. 23, 2019, after Watson opened fire at SunTrust Bank in Sebring, where Watson, a customer, and the four other women, employees of the bank, were inside.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The clip quickly went viral, with countless comments from other women who found validation in Friedman's narrative, or could otherwise relate.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Sweeney is, of course, far closer to the culture-at-large’s Platonic ideal of symmetrical blonde womanhood than many, and she is doubtless spared much of the vitriol that other women in the public eye (most women in the TikTok age, really) aren’t.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Faces painted white, surrounded by concubines of every gender, Emperors Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) are utterly taken with the barbarian who can recite Virgil while covered in another man’s blood, after Macrinus presents Lucius in a private showcase.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Luckily for fans turned on by Shogun to the cunning machinations of feudal Japanese lords, swordsmen, concubines and ladies in waiting, the well of samurai storytelling that inspired Shogun and Clavell’s book is very deep indeed.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Israeli spy agencies have uncovered information about Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr's plans to marry his four mistresses over the phone, according to a report.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
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But Optimus, who in the video seems more than happy to be at his mistress’s beck and call, appears less subservient in a series of pictures in which Kardashian, wearing spike heels and lingerie, poses beside him and a gold Tesla Cybercab.Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ponta Delgada serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the Azores, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those in search of sustainable adventures.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Get the Recipe 25 of 25 Mississippi Mud Pie This rich, decadent treat is perfect for chocolate lovers and amazing way to end a comforting dinner.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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